Gladys Aylward, a determined, unqualified English maid, took a treacherous trek across the globe without the help of any organization to reach China with the Gospel. Through an innovative idea of turning a dilapidated building into an inn, courage despite opposition and war, and commitment to the oppressed, she slowly turned the hearts of many people, including the mandarin, from despising her and her God to loving and respecting her and, ultimately, accepting Christ.The goal for reading and writing is to understand the Bible and equip students for their calling; therefore, the Bible is the greatest book to build an education for our children. Further literature study should follow Philippians 4:8 NIV©, which says, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is TRUE, whatever is NOBLE, whatever is RIGHT, whatever is PURE, whatever is LOVELY, whatever is ADMIRABLE—if anything is EXCELLENT or PRAISEWORTHY—think about such things."The best tools for additional literature would include real stories of the heroes of the faith for many reasons. These stories are cross-curricular (history, science, cultural studies, geography, and language arts), help build a Biblical worldview, provide inspiring examples of ordinary people doing the extraordinary for God and others, exemplify the impact of prayer and the Bible on individuals and groups, and enhance lessons in God’s voice and leading.Literature Guides are great tools for studying literature as they build vocabulary, measure reading comprehension, and equip students to answer in complete sentences with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. They also provide insight into the story and lead to greater retention and understanding.